These Children's summer reading events are funded by the Friends of the J. V. Fletcher Library, Inc. and also through the generousity of the KDK Foundation (in honor of Kurt Kelly).Your membership in the Friends of the J. V. Fletcher Library, Inc. makes these programs possible. YAY FRIENDS!

Date and Time

Program Description

(Shows will be held in the ground floor Meeting Room unless otherwise stated.)

Friday, June 9 - Members only sale

6:30-9 p.m.

Saturday June 10

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday June 11 - Half price!

2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Friends Family Book Sale!

Don't miss this chance to pick up some great books for the entire family.

Wednesday, June 28

1 p.m.

Tickets ($2.00) for children and adults are available by phone or in person. This program is for ages 4 and up.

Books Build a Magical World with Mike Bent

Our summer reading program kicks off with our favorite magician Mike Bent. This book themed show uses hilarious comedy, amazing magic, games, music, sound effects, AND storytelling to motivate kids to get reading.

Wednesday, July 5

6:30 p.m.

This free drop-in program is for ages 3-7.

Camp Read-A-Lot

Join us for lots of stories, singing, and dancing! Program takes place in the Story Hour Room.

Thursday, July 6

1 p.m.

Tickets ($2.00) for children and adults are available by phone or in person. This program is for ages 5 and up.

Tall Ships and Pirate Tales with the Sciencetellers

Set sail on a thrilling action-packed adventure about a crew of quirky pirates marooned on a desert island. With mutiny and high-tide looming, they must rescue their salty captain and find a way to construct a ship before all hope is lost … at sea! Volunteers from the audience will help explore the incredible science behind clouds, combustion, air pressure, scientific variables
and more!

Monday, July 10

11 a.m.

Tickets ($2.00) for children and adults are available by phone or in person. This program is for ages 4 and up.

The Yo-Yo Guy!

World Champion and four time Guinness World record holder John Higby will be here to present his unique high energy comedy yo-yo show

Saturday, July 15

11 a.m.

This FREE program is funded by the KDK Foundation (in honor of Kurt Kelly).

Free tickets are available for children 4 and up along with their caregivers.

The One-Man Circus in-a-Suitcase

From Kevin O’Keefe’s suitcase an entire circus emerges: tent, band, lights, a boisterous ringmaster, the incredible Bumbilini Family, the Magician to the Stars, and Keefer–an innocent trying to run away and join the circus.

Monday, July 17

2 p.m.

Tickets ($2.00) for children and adults are available by phone or in person. This program is for all ages.

Rolie Polie Guacamole Family Concert

Winner of the prestigious Parents’ Choice® and NAPPA Awards, Rolie Polie Guacamole offers a rocking show that stylishly dresses up original tunes and classic covers.

Wednesday, July 19

6:30 p.m.

This free drop-in program is for ages 3-7.

Camp Read-A-Lot

Join us for lots of stories, singing, and dancing! Program takes place in the Story Hour Room.

Thursday, July 20

11:30 a.m.

This free drop-in program is for all ages. Please bring a blanket and a picnic lunch. But if it rains, please eat before you come and the show will be in the Meeting Room.

Lawn Concert with Steve Blunt

With lots of laughs and audience participation, Steve’s music is never a spectator sport. His catchy tunes and bouncy beats--feature a healthy dose of music & movement for the young.

Friday, July 21

1:30 p.m.

This free drop-in program is for children ages 3 and up.

Police Story Time with Officer Brandon Holmes

Police Officer Holmes is crazy for reading and for the safety of the kids of Westford and their families. He is also pretty good at the hokey pokey.

Wednesday, July 26

1:30 p.m.

Tickets ($2.00) for children and adults are available by phone or in person. This program is for ages 5 and up.

Sky Pirates with Robb Preskins

Ahoy shipmates – take a trip to far off lands with Captain Robbie Bones, a wonderful magician and storyteller who has brought back some amazing tales and magic tricks.

Friday, July 28

2 p.m.

SOLD OUT

Tickets ($2.00) for
children and adults are available by phone or in person. This program is for ages 7 and up.

FREE tickets for children and adults are available by phone or in person for ages 4 and up.

This program is generously funded by the KDK Foundation (in honor of Kurt Kelly).

Nature Nick’s Animal Adventures

Exotic animals at the library! Learn all about very special animals - this is not your usual animal show.

Wednesday, August 2

11:30 a.m.

This free drop-in program is for all ages. Please bring a blanket and a picnic lunch. But if it rains, please eat before you come and the show will be in the Meeting Room.

Free Lawn Concert with Alastair Moock

Grammy nominated folk artist Alastair Moock delivers his original high-energy folk-rock music in his trademark raspy voice with foot stomping, American roots music instrumentation.

Wednesday, August 2

6:30 p.m.

This free drop-in program is for ages 3-7.

Camp Read-A-Lot

Join us for lots of stories, singing, and dancing! Program takes place in the Story Hour Room.

Thursday, August 10

1:30 p.m.

Cake at 1:30 p.m.; the performance begins at 2 p.m. and takes place outside on the back lawn by the parking lot.

This free drop-in program is for all ages. (If it rains, please eat before you come. The Concert will then be held in the Meeting Room.)

End of Summer Reading Bash with the Toe Jam Puppet Band

This will be a rollicking high energy show that you will not want to miss. Get ready for a bash of original music crammed with laughs and overflowing with fun. Bring a blanket and your dancing shoes and enjoy the fun outside at the side of the library.